Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) in United States at Jobgether

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) in the United States.

This is a senior executive role at the center of security, technology, and regulatory trust within a fast-scaling fintech environment serving banks and credit unions. The CISO will own and evolve the enterprise information security strategy, ensuring it aligns with stringent financial regulations while enabling innovation across cloud, AI, and digital banking platforms. This leader will operate with high autonomy, shaping risk decisions and driving remediation efforts across the organization. The role requires a strong balance of strategic vision and hands-on execution, particularly in highly regulated financial services contexts. You will work closely with engineering, product, and executive leadership to embed security into every layer of the technology stack. This is a high-impact position where security is not just protective, but a key enabler of business growth and transformation.

• Own and continuously mature the enterprise information security program aligned with NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, FFIEC, PCI DSS, and SOC frameworks.
• Identify, assess, and proactively address security risks, driving remediation efforts in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Develop and execute a multi-year security roadmap aligned with regulatory requirements and business growth objectives.
• Translate security strategy into operational execution, ensuring measurable outcomes and timely delivery.
• Lead incident response, vulnerability management, and security operations, ensuring continuous improvement of controls and processes.
• Present risk assessments, security posture updates, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership and the Board.
• Oversee security architecture, tooling, budgets, and vendor relationships, ensuring optimal performance and compliance readiness.
• Strengthen DevSecOps practices and embed security into cloud-native development and AI initiatives.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of progressive experience in information security leadership roles.
• Strong background in banking, financial services, or regulated fintech environments.
• Deep expertise in NIST, FFIEC, PCI DSS, SOC audits, and regulatory compliance frameworks.
• Proven experience leading cloud security programs in AWS and/or GCP environments.
• Demonstrated ability to independently assess risk, make informed decisions, and drive execution.
• Strong executive presence with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in fast-paced, high-growth, or transformation-focused organizations.
• Preferred certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or equivalent.

Benefits:

• Competitive annual salary ranging from $180,000 to $230,000.
• Annual cash bonus and equity options based on role level and experience.
• Fully remote work environment with flexibility.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Opportunity to lead security strategy in a high-impact, innovation-driven fintech environment.